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Arroxy vs MediaHuman YouTube Downloader
Both stand on video downloaders. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Choose Arroxy if you want a free graphical route to yt-dlp’s downloading options, including playlist selection, subtitles, and batch jobs. Look elsewhere if you need DRM removal or a stream that yt-dlp cannot access.
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Paid LinuxMacWindows
MediaHuman YouTube Downloader combines broad source support with 8K output and batch-oriented features. The monthly price and lack of a free plan are central factors for buyers.
Visit MediaHuman YouTube DownloaderThe facts
| Arroxy | MediaHuman YouTube Downloader | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | YouTube Downloader: $29.99 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | arroxy.orionus.dev | mediahuman.com |
| On video downloaders | #22 of 137 | #117 of 137 |
Arroxy: what it does well
- Free plan with MIT-licensed public source.
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Supports more than 2,000 sites through yt-dlp.
- Queues whole playlists or selected entries.
- Saves or embeds subtitles and metadata.
What to know first
- Does not remove DRM or access streams yt-dlp cannot reach.
- Linux install script supports x86_64 only.
- Windows builds lack a paid certificate; macOS builds are not Apple-notarized.
MediaHuman YouTube Downloader: what it does well
- Downloads video up to 8K
- Supports many listed services
- Handles playlists and channels
- Includes subtitle and batch downloads
- Runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux
What to know first
- $29.99 a month
- No free plan
- Supported sources are limited to the listed services
- Multiple simultaneous downloads are listed under the paid plan
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